Wallis & Steevens steam roller
Chris Graham on 12th May 2021
Recent research reveals more about a Wallis & Steevens steam roller that was spotted working in Switzerland during the late 1960s.
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Scottish industrial museums in danger!
Chris Graham on 11th May 2021
Hugh Dougherty reports on the perilous situation facing many of the industrial museums in Scotland, following the pandemic's dreadful impact.
Evesham Vale Light Railway event
Chris Graham on 6th May 2021
The great news from the Evesham Vale Light Railway is that the scheduled Summer Gala & Historic Vehicle Weekend will be going ahead in July!
1903 Fowler A4 traction engine
Chris Graham on 5th May 2021
Simon Nuttall provides an update on the new home he’s created for his superb, ex-Australian, 1903 Fowler A4 traction engine.
Miniature oscillating-cylinder steam engines
Chris Graham on 2nd May 2021
Tim Armitage explains the appeal of miniature oscillating-cylinder steam engines; one of the most popular forms of engine for modellers.
1934 Sentinel timber tractor
Chris Graham on 30th April 2021
David Vaughan reports on a rare 1934 Sentinel timber tractor that’s returned to steam after a very successful winter refit.
Classic vehicle dioramas
Chris Graham on 28th April 2021
Graham McQueen explains how his classic vehicle dioramas display models in realistic settings to bring the past to life in miniature.
Steam Rollers Part 2
Chris Graham on 24th April 2021
Soon-to-be-published Steam Rollers Part 2 is the latest bookazine for steam fans from Kelsey Publishing. Order your copy from April 30th!
Classic commercial vehicle shows
Chris Graham on 20th April 2021
Peter Simpson provides an update on the latest position regarding some of the UK’s favourite classic commercial vehicle shows.
1860 Brown & May is back!
Chris Graham on 15th April 2021
The 1860 Brown & May 2hp ‘baby’ portable, having spent years in Canada and California, has recently come back to Wiltshire.
Three ‘unusual’ locos
Chris Graham on 12th April 2021
The 2ft-gauge railway at Amerton Farm in Staffordshire is home to three ‘unusual’ locos – the 'pretenders'.
Dodman miniature traction engine
Chris Graham on 10th April 2021
Les Kirk, having built a Dodman miniature traction engine, reveals his second project, a 4in Garrett, made to a similarly high standard.
Wheels of Industry 4
Chris Graham on 7th April 2021
New from Kelsey Publishing is Wheels of Industry 4; the final instalment in this fascinating and popular industrial heritage bookazine series.
Unique horse-drawn trams saved!
Chris Graham on 5th April 2021
South Australia's unique horse-drawn trams, and the 5ft 3in-gauge track on which they run, have just been saved, reports Hugh Dougherty.
